Summary

Dr. John Gittinger specializes in ophthalmology, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to eye care. They completed medical training at Harvard Medical School and continued with residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. With 55 years of experience in the field, Dr. Gittinger has developed extensive knowledge in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions.

Dr. Gittinger practices at Boston Medical Center - South in Boston, Massachusetts. They focus on treating serious eye conditions including glaucoma, increased pressure in the brain affecting vision, and eye alignment problems. Dr. Gittinger performs comprehensive vision tests, visual field testing to check peripheral vision, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given them an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their commitment to quality eye care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 55 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. John W. Gittinger

243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
2.2 
55 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English, Portuguese Speaks English
Boston , MAWellesley , MALowell , MABoston , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John W. Gittinger

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health New England
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Well Sense Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John W. Gittinger has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John W. Gittinger has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Hemianopsia
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Ophthalmoplegia
  • Optic Atrophy
  • Optic Nerve Diseases
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Scotoma
  • Syndrome
  • Vision Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1971

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Gittinger affiliated with?
Dr. John Gittinger is affiliated with Boston Medical Center - South.
Where is Dr. John Gittinger's office located?
Dr. John Gittinger's office is located at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA, 02114.

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